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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.64, 271.26 and 98.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.64, 271.26 and 98.33 is: 147.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.64 : 271.26 = 98.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.64/271.26 = 98.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.64x = 271.26 × 98.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.64x = 26,671.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,671.64/180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.65

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